Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Why Waco?

As you know our family just moved back to Texas after living in Ohio for 2 years, and then Georgia for 1.5 years. Before our state to state adventure we made our home in a north Fort Worth suburb. We bought our first home in Haslet. Layla and Hayden were both born in Fort Worth just like their daddy. I am the only non Fort Worth baby. I was born in a little town in Texas near Waco. I attended Clifton schools my entire school career. Go Cubs!!

Since our recent move I've had several people ask why we decided to move to Waco.

Waco is home for us. Waco is where our story began. Gary moved to Waco in 4th grade and he graduated from high school at Midway. I grew up in Clifton which is located about 30 minutes from Waco.

I remember as a kid we traveled to Waco for everything. Groceries, clothes and restaurants were all better in Waco, so essentially I grew up in Waco too. I remember sitting under the shopping cart when I was a little girl. I would ride around HEB (the best grocery store ever!) while my mom tossed groceries into the top part before checking out and loading the car to drive back to Clifton. All the coolest clothes were in Waco. Clifton had stores, but nothing as cool as Waco.

Gary and I met while he was attending Baylor and I was attending McLennan Community College and working at a local optical shop. We dated for 4 years and all those years were here in Waco. We loved Waco, but I have to say it is much cooler today than it was back when we first met. There are tons of stores and attractions that just weren't here back in 2000. Waco has blossomed and grown into a beautiful city with so much to offer.

Now you know ...

That is why Gary and I picked Waco. We met and fell in love in Waco. We got married on a Texas beach, but we made our first home in Waco before we decided to chase the money and move to the DFW area in 2001.

When we found our rental home (built in the 50's and could totally be a Fixer Upper.) in Waco a few months ago we realized we have been gone from Waco for almost 16 years. We are so excited to see this town now. It is amazing! We have plans to buy a 'forever' home in a year or two. We are excited to plant roots and the kids are excited to stay in the same schools from now on.

Just so you know, since I am a foodie, my plan is to try every single fun restaurant and maybe open my own. ;) I'll be able to give you the scoop when you plan your trip to visit our fun booming town!